Accountant II

Accountant II

Houston, Texas, United States

The Accountant II is responsible for supporting the financial operations of the multi-entity organization. This role plays a key part in day-to-day accounting functions, including journal entries, reconciliations, financial analysis, and monthly close processes. The ideal candidate will have experience in a multi-location or healthcare setting, with strong attention to detail and a working knowledge of GAAP.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes for multiple dental practices/entities consistently meeting established deadlines.
• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, amortizations, and intercompany transactions.
• Perform balance sheet and bank account reconciliations, investigating and resolving reconciling items on a timely basis.
• Review and analyze monthly P&L results, researching significant fluctuations and ensuring transactions are recorded accurately.
• Support general ledger maintenance and ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Assist in preparing financial statements and internal reports.
• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable balances with general ledger entries.
• Collaborate with operational teams to collect data and ensure financial accuracy.
• Assist in developing and improving accounting processes, internal controls, and efficiencies.
• Maintain organized and complete documentation supporting all accounting entries and reconciliations.
• Perform other accounting and financial reporting duties and special projects as assigned.
• Support external audits by preparing requested schedules and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Review financial transactions for accuracy, proper account coding, department allocations, and supporting documentation.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field required.
• 2 5 years of accounting experience; experience in a healthcare or multi-entity environment is preferred.
• Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage Intacct, or other ERP systems).
• Strong understanding of GAAP and basic accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, formulas).
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Team-oriented with a willingness to learn and grow within the role.
• Experience working in a multi-entity or high-volume accounting environment preferred.

Expectations:

• Perform thorough review of all work before submission, with minimal errors.
• Maintain up-to-date, accurate, and GAAP-compliant financial records across multiple dental practice entities.
• Ensure all journal entries, reconciliations, and reports are error-free and delivered on schedule.
• Ability to practically issues.
• Consistently meet month-end and quarter-end close deadlines.
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet account reconciliations monthly, ensuring timely resolution of variances or discrepancies.
• Work with operations, billing, payroll, and accounts payable teams to gather accurate data and support integrated financial reporting.
• Follow internal controls and accounting policies.
• Assist in refining and documenting accounting processes for scalability and audit readiness.
• Stay current with accounting standards, particularly in healthcare-related areas.
• Demonstrate initiative and readiness for expanded responsibilities over time.

Benefits:

• BCBS High Deductible & PPO Medical insurance Options
• VSP Vision Coverage
• BCBS PPO Dental Insurance
• Complimentary Life Insurance Policy
• Short-term & Long-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance Coverage
• 401(k) plan
• HSA / FSA Account Access
• Identity Theft Protection
• Legal Services Package
• Hospital/Accident/Critical Care Coverage
• Paid Time Off
• Diverse and Inclusive Work Environment

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to reach overhead as needed.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds as needed.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to maintain attention to detail for extended periods.
• Must be able to operate standard office equipment.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings or weekends, if required.

About Us:

Specialty1 Partners is a practice services organization committed to providing non-clinical, business support services to the nation's leading specialty dental practices. The company was founded in 2019 by four endodontists who wanted to provide unique and differentiated support to specialty dental practices. Originally focusing on support to endodontics practices (under the Endo1 brand), Specialty1 Partners quickly expanded its support to periodontics and oral surgery practices.

Since its founding, Specialty1 Partners has grown rapidly to become one of the largest private owners of specialty dental practices in the US. Headquartered in Houston, TX, Specialty1 Partners is led by its founders and a management team that is focused on ongoing growth and delivery of best-in-class services across its network of practices. Specialty1 Partners currently has over 220 locations across 28 states.

We believe in transparency through the talent acquisition process; we support our team members, past, future, and present, to make the best decision for themselves and their families. Starting off on the right foot with pay transparency is just one way that we are supporting this mission.

Position Base Pay Range

$70,000 - $80,000 USD